Point of contact:

Schemes:

The Stockport Fund

Smaller grants of up to £3,000 can be applied for through the Stockport Fund. This scheme will fund project costs, one off payments and start-up costs. This fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester on the council's behalf.

Grants are available for project costs, one off payments and start-up costs, for groups that can help meet any of the following objectives through their work:

Stockport Council Area Flexibility Funding

Each of Stockport's 21 wards currently receive £3,000 per year to support activities of local community or voluntary groups, small projects or individuals that contribute positively to the environmental, economic or social wellbeing of people within the particular ward.

Applications are welcomed from groups/organisations for projects that will contribute to the environmental, economic or social wellbeing of the ward. For further information please contact Democratic Services on telephone number 0161 474 3216 or email democratic.services@stockport.gov.uk

Community Rent Grants

Stockport Council offer rent grants to community or activity related groups that meet in community centres, schools or other local buildings. The grant will help these groups meet the cost of room hire and the maximum that can be applied for is Â£1,000.

Further detailsÂ about the Community Rent Grant scheme are available from their webpages.

Stockport Homes Community Fund

The Stockport Homes Community Fund enables customers to access money to help improve neighbourhoods where Stockport Homes manages properties. This fund can support a wide variety of projects that make a real difference to the lives of Stockport Homes customers and the wider community.

Any person or group interested in funding can apply providing they have a project plan and the support of a least two Stockport Homes customers. Grants are up to £1,000 per project.

Many local authorities are now moving away from grant-making and beginning to use commissioning as a way to distribute funding to the third sector. Local commissioners can be difficult to find and identify, however NAVCA have created a guide that may help: 'Finding your Commissioner'

Voluntary Sector Funding Pages:

The website includes a specific page for VCS funding, which can be found under the following path:

Council Services- Advice, Benefits & Grants- Grants

This page provides concise and up-to-date information relating to all of the funding schemes Stockport council offers to VCS groups, as well as providing links to the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester and details of external funding opportunities.

Our ratings are by no means a final verdict, just a starting point to begin discussions about the voluntary sector’s experience of government funders. We are inviting all subscribers to share their experiences and contribute to the DSC Funder Rating. If you can help, please email us at ratings@governmentfunding.org.uk.